| dc.description.abstract | The construction industry plays an indispensable role in the Ethiopian economy, and is a
significant contributor to economic growth. However, several challenges have been
recognized as confronting and influencing the performance, development and growth of
Ethiopian construction industry. The objective of this study wastoexamineFactors affecting
performanceofpublicbuildingconstructionin Arsi zone Construction projects as a case study.
The research was primarily based on primary data collected through self-administered
questionnaire.Atotal of 109 questionnaires were distributed to selected employee of the
projects whichconstituted response rate of (100) or 91% and this was adequate for statistical
generalization of the study findings. The data was displayed by use of charts and tables. The
researcher adopted quantitative approach to research.
In this study, explanatory anddescriptiveresearch method were used. These types of research
method help the researcher describe the actual performance indicators and the variables or
factors affecting construction project performance of public building construction projects in
Arsi zone. The researcher further employed a multiple linear regression model to analyse the
factors affecting the performance of projects in Arsi Zone. The regression result revealed
resources, stakeholder, and quality related factors positively and significantly influenced the
project cost performance but procurement management related factors were found positive
but not significant factor influencing the cost performance of project. The researcher based
on finding suggest that the projects need to give more emphasis on resource and
stakeholder management to enhance project performance. | en_US |
